Indian hockey

Indian hockey ditches blue for saffron; players, top officials 'not consulted'

July 31, 2026 2:37 am

Some of Hockey India's top officials, including members of the executive committee, were not informed or consulted about the move; HI says blue jersey blending with astroturf colour is the reason; Former India captain Vasudevan Baskaran says 'he is hurt'

'Players suggested saffron': Hockey India defends change in jersey colour

July 30, 2026 3:21 pm

"The legacy and identity of the Indian team has always been blue. I wore the Blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see our Indian team in blue. What is the logic of orange?” Rasquinha wrote on X.

India continue decade of dominance over Pakistan with Hockey Pro League win

June 23, 2026 10:17 pm

India recovered from an early deficit to beat Pakistan 4-3 in the FIH Pro League clash in London on Tuesday.

Hockey: Gurjant Singh, two-time Olympic bronze medallist and part of 2016 Junior World Cup-winning team, announces retirement

March 27, 2026 10:47 pm

Born in Khailara, Amritsar, Gurjant rose through the junior ranks quickly, catching the eye with his pace and sharp instincts.

Sjoerd Marijne’s India Blueprint: Inside the training, tactics and mindset shift driving women’s hockey team

March 19, 2026 8:23 am

Dutch coach lays emphasis on discipline, clarity, speed and demands interdependence as he sets sights on the year’s two biggest tests: World Cup followed by Asian Games

Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Meet Ishika, India’s newcomer from Bhiwani, a Potterhead and Cristiano Ronaldo fan

March 13, 2026 6:32 pm

Ishika's journey began when her family was in Shahabad, that famous Haryana hockey nursery that has produced many a superstar for the Indian team.

Hockey, World Cup qualifiers: Last chance for Salima Tete's India to book a spot at 2026 World Cup; squad, schedule and where to watch

March 08, 2026 3:09 pm

Hosts India will be up against the likes of England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria in a tournament that will be played in two groups before the semifinals and the crucial third-place playoff decide the final slots for the World Cup

Pro League: India squander double-goal lead against Australia but signs of revival at last in hard-fought 2-2 draw

February 23, 2026 9:20 am

India ambushed in last quarter after impressive display for three-fourths of the match, goalkeeper Mohith HS came up with big saves in the end for a draw

Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh rested, defence under microscope – India search for answers in Australia

February 20, 2026 8:36 pm

India’s Australia leg of the Pro League, which opens against Spain on Saturday, shifts the spotlight firmly onto the back line

India thrashed 8-0 by Argentina: Harmanpreet Singh and Co concede 7 goals in first half from hell in Pro League match

February 13, 2026 9:39 am

Every goal India conceded came from a simple mistake, while they squandered opportunities too

‘Punjab Clique’ In Indian Hockey Team, Reason For Poor Performance

September 28, 2015 2:41 pm